Domaine de Courcel, Pommard ‘Le Grand Clos des Epenots’ Premier Cru, 2019, Pommard Premier Cru (AOC) Rioja 7% Petit Verdot

7% Petit Verdot

but it stays balanced rather than blowsy

- Meat/fish: Moules marinières with crusty bread

Tim Atkin MW - 93pts

There are notes of ripe cherries and spice on nose and palate with balanced acidity and good structure

Domaine de Courcel, Pommard ‘Le Grand Clos des Epenots’ Premier Cru, 2019, Pommard Premier Cru (AOC) Rioja 7% Petit Verdot'One Liner' A formidable yet finely judged Pommard, combining concentrated dark fruit with fragrant spice, earthy depth and a firm structure built for graceful ageing. Tasting Note Ripe mulberry, plum and black cherry are joined by raspberry, rose petals and a darker thread of earth, smoke and star anise. The palate is concentrated and powerful, with generous fruit wrapped around dense but finely textured tannins, while a bright seam of freshness